Purchased a roll-and-lock in San Diego for my 96' Dodge long bed. It lasted many years for both work and play. with a slight mod to the rails attached a quick release full size truck rack for my work. I liked being able to leave my tools locked under the cover after a long day installing satellite. When on vacation, it protected my camping gear and Reese 20K 5th wheel hitch when parked at an RV park. Just roll the cover back and hook up the 5th wheel.
I love the retracts, but everyone I have ever ordered shows up with the plastic and cap cracked. Why would they make it 90% aluminum and then put plastic and cap on the end of the tub?
I bought a Toyota Tundra that has a Roll N Lock Tonneau Cover on it. It still looks new and is obviously very sturdy and well made. Though I'm a pretty old Viet Vet, I'm certainly not brain dead. For the life of me, I can't open it. I've viewed this video many times but I still can't figure where I'm going wrong? Is there a trick I'm missing? Thanks!
What part can’t you open? The cover will lock to the tailgate.So that has to be unlatched. Just move it up away from the tailgate a couple inches. The cover must be unlocked to get it to slide open. Did it work before? Clean the tracks on the side. Lightly lube the side rails . A dry silicone spray or better yet a dry lubricant Mack’s from NAPA. Works well. This may sound silly but is the latch unlocked? If this doesn’t help. Call Rolnlock.
I had a Retrax Pro on my 2019 F350. Didn't care for it. The non-aluminum hardware rusted and the exterior surface scratched easily. Fit and finish wasn't up to the price (nearly 2 grand).
I have a vinyl cover that rolls up and tucks into the back of the bed with latches. It weighs little, and when closed, it attaches with Velcro to top of the bed rails and locks in place behind the tailgate. No need for drains because water does not get into the bed. It’s lasted me 15 years and cost $500. I have no need to load weight on top of my cover, and it takes up very little room near the cab.
Agree....I used to have one too. That is until some jerk took a knife to it one night in Chicago and took my brand new Ping golf clubs. The vinyl covers are fine if you keep NOTHING of value inside. But security (especially today !!) is a huge thing. What once was good is now really not practical. World has gone goofy.
@@rds990 I used to live in the NE. Anything that wasn’t locked down in your vehicle or your home, would eventually be stolen by some ahole. Has never happened once in the 20 years I’ve lived in the south.
After owning vinyl and aluminum(Ford roll hard top), I can say I would pay 4x the price for aluminum. And I’m cheap. While I can’t speak to this brand, aluminum works and looks 10x better. Just don’t severely damage them, there’s no patching.
@@WontSeeReplies I wouldn’t keep anything valuable in the bed of my truck regardless of the design of the bed cover. I have a console safe where I lock the gun, wallet or her purse temporarily while I shop. The bed can be broken into easily. That’s why I use the fabric/vinyl roll up cover ($600). Keeps out water, snow, debris and prying eyes. Moving south away from the NE states helps lower theft quotient. Had a costly Roll N Lock which got water logged and ate up some bed space. Gave it away.
Lock anywhere. Securely stop anywhere. Stop and lock anywhere. So a thief couldn't just roll it the rest of the way open if'n you decided to leave that last foot open for the lawnmower handles or some such. Huge security difference. UuuUugee!!
The roll n lock doesn’t stop at any point on the rail system like the retrax does. But if you can’t afford to lose the bed space yeah the roll n lock is a smaller canister
Or even the truxedo titanium or sentry hard rolling tonneau cover, which has a removable roll if you need the full bed space. Or the peragon retractable/folding aluminum bed cover that can also remove the panels if you need the full bed space.
I have a 2017 Tundra. The biggest issue with tonneau covers the inability to install bed racks either because the rack verticle rack supports are angled, so tonneau covers like BakFlip can't open, or because for rolling racks, the rack on the bed side covers the mounting holes. Does this rack cover the mounting holes or hinder adding an overbed rack system?
Zak Moore the best truck bed rack and truck bed cover combination is the Retrax XR and the Yakima overhaul HD. You can see a video of the Tundra with both installed here: ua-cam.com/video/8vGsHjPej_I/v-deo.html The rack integrated rail system allows you to add rack accessories and eye-bolts so you can tie items down by sliding the rings. The Retrax XR cover starts at $1399. The Yakima truck bed racks range from $700-$1000. You’ll like the ability to adjust the overhaul HD to different height levels. It’s a heavy duty off-road truck bed rack. Very well built design Let me know if you want me to send you pricing. We are a local shop in Arizona but we offer free shipping to most areas.
I am interested in knowing if I can use this and still haul several motocross motorcycles in bed of truck. Will it still have access to fit motorcycles in bed when retracted, or does it need to be removed. If it needs to be removed, is that an easy process?
I had the roll n lock brand . The cover itself was good quality was good but the HUGE downside and the reason why I sold mine was at highway speeds it would make a rattling noise.
@@TruckAccessoriesPlus you weren’t asking me, but my Ford hard roll never made noise. Unfortunately after breaking several plastic ends(bad windstorm at 80+MPH) it no longer functions. Considering how bad the wind was, I don’t blame the cover. Vehicles were pulling over. I went from averaging 23mpg to 11-16mpg and that was a cross wind, not head on.
Hi Thomas, did you already get a truck bed cover installed? Let me know if you are still interested in getting a bed rack too . What truck do you have ?
The retrax xr series works with Yakima, Thule and rhino accessories. The tracks are integrated into the side rails. If you are planning on camping, using it for ladder rack, bike racks or any other type of rack system the retracts is hands down the winter for this category. Some manufacturers let you add a rack as long as your rails have enough space to fit where the holes are, but that would be an add-on and not all of them are compatible with that. The retrax has the tracks built in, so you can take different racks on and off and interchange them as you please.
My Retrax cover (not aluminum) has cracks (tears) in a few places. Of course after the three year warranty. Is there a patch kit? or does the whole thing need to be replaced.
Just got the Roll n Lock, they have options. I agree with your point tho. I had a Pace Edwards with vinyl material and it faded in 4 yrs. So I just purchased the Roll n Lock ALL ALUMINUM cover and happy.
The roll n lock does stop... They have like 4 or 5 stopping points, I know this because I had one on my last pickup.... What I got from the video is the retrax stops ANYWHERE you want it too, which is not the case on the roll n lock! 👍 Loved my RnL btw!
I bought an Aluminum Retrax. The sturdiness, aluminum, and ability to lock anywhere is what sold me. I've had vinyl in the past and it always faded.
303 mixed with armeroll once a year does wonders. Otherwise the YT channel ‘project farm’ has a great rubber/plastic protection video.
RetraxPro XR (Aluminum / lifetime warranty) for the win!
I've had my Roll N Lock on my truck for 21 YEARS, it's starting to look faded and has a few holes in the vinyl but it still works just fine.
Purchased a roll-and-lock in San Diego for my 96' Dodge long bed. It lasted many years for both work and play. with a slight mod to the rails attached a quick release full size truck rack for my work. I liked being able to leave my tools locked under the cover after a long day installing satellite. When on vacation, it protected my camping gear and Reese 20K 5th wheel hitch when parked at an RV park. Just roll the cover back and hook up the 5th wheel.
To me.....Looks like the Roll n Lock works beautifully.
Also considering the Peragon.
The Roll N Lock is the best one because it can be used as a garage door as well as a bed cover
Huh? A garage door? I’m missing the joke lol
Man I wish they wod have the latch on the inside of cover like the bak flips so that way you don't necessarily need a key. 🤷♂️
Great point
Less secure tho... those can be opened with a pry bar
I love the retracts, but everyone I have ever ordered shows up with the plastic and cap cracked. Why would they make it 90% aluminum and then put plastic and cap on the end of the tub?
I bought a Toyota Tundra that has a Roll N Lock Tonneau Cover on it. It still looks new and is obviously very sturdy and well made. Though I'm a pretty old Viet Vet, I'm certainly not brain dead. For the life of me, I can't open it. I've viewed this video many times but I still can't figure where I'm going wrong? Is there a trick I'm missing? Thanks!
What part can’t you open? The cover will lock to the tailgate.So that has to be unlatched. Just move it up away from the tailgate a couple inches. The cover must be unlocked to get it to slide open. Did it work before? Clean the tracks on the side. Lightly lube the side rails . A dry silicone spray or better yet a dry lubricant Mack’s from NAPA. Works well. This may sound silly but is the latch unlocked? If this doesn’t help. Call Rolnlock.
Do these rattle on rough roads when deployed or retracted?
How do these work in dusty conditions? Seems like it would clog up. Can you wash these out?
The 4 point locking on roll n lock is huge for securing valuables. Remember to get a brake peddle lock as well.
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Do you have the second for dakota extended cab 1999?
Weight of different options would be good to know
Hi I have the first one on my truck but it doesn't lock , where can i order parts I check on Amazon and ebay but I don't find anything,
which of those fit a 2003 or 2004 tacoma ?
The small ones
I have the roll n lock but it didnt come w the gate locks
How can we install a bed rack when we have this covers?
I had a Retrax Pro on my 2019 F350. Didn't care for it. The non-aluminum hardware rusted and the exterior surface scratched easily. Fit and finish wasn't up to the price (nearly 2 grand).
I live on the ocean, and mine's perfectly fine after 4 years On my 2019 f250.
@@littlejackalo5326 I’m glad it worked out for you. Mine was junk.
that sucks, seems like for over 2K, It should come with all aluminum and stainless components
I have a vinyl cover that rolls up and tucks into the back of the bed with latches. It weighs little, and when closed, it attaches with Velcro to top of the bed rails and locks in place behind the tailgate. No need for drains because water does not get into the bed. It’s lasted me 15 years and cost $500. I have no need to load weight on top of my cover, and it takes up very little room near the cab.
Agree....I used to have one too. That is until some jerk took a knife to it one night in Chicago and took my brand new Ping golf clubs. The vinyl covers are fine if you keep NOTHING of value inside. But security (especially today !!) is a huge thing. What once was good is now really not practical. World has gone goofy.
@@rds990 I used to live in the NE. Anything that wasn’t locked down in your vehicle or your home, would eventually be stolen by some ahole. Has never happened once in the 20 years I’ve lived in the south.
After owning vinyl and aluminum(Ford roll hard top), I can say I would pay 4x the price for aluminum. And I’m cheap. While I can’t speak to this brand, aluminum works and looks 10x better. Just don’t severely damage them, there’s no patching.
@@WontSeeReplies I wouldn’t keep anything valuable in the bed of my truck regardless of the design of the bed cover. I have a console safe where I lock the gun, wallet or her purse temporarily while I shop. The bed can be broken into easily. That’s why I use the fabric/vinyl roll up cover ($600). Keeps out water, snow, debris and prying eyes. Moving south away from the NE states helps lower theft quotient. Had a costly Roll N Lock which got water logged and ate up some bed space. Gave it away.
So Truck2go has the same design but how come they are so much cheaper...?
0:20 and 1:30 both stop anywhere but you sell it like You need to sacrifice bedspace and buy the more expensive one for the feature.
Lock anywhere. Securely stop anywhere. Stop and lock anywhere. So a thief couldn't just roll it the rest of the way open if'n you decided to leave that last foot open for the lawnmower handles or some such. Huge security difference. UuuUugee!!
The roll n lock doesn’t stop at any point on the rail system like the retrax does. But if you can’t afford to lose the bed space yeah the roll n lock is a smaller canister
How much weight can the other two support when closed?
Standard is 200lbs except for the retrax pro 500lbs
Ram 3500 dually 8 ft i needed
They make the Retrax Pro MX heavy duty aluminum cover. Are you interested in getting it shipped to you or local pickup in Arizona?
I can't get over the 7" of bed space used up unnecessarily. That's precious real-estate.
You should look into the hard folding covers if you don’t want to lose any bed space
Or even the truxedo titanium or sentry hard rolling tonneau cover, which has a removable roll if you need the full bed space.
Or the peragon retractable/folding aluminum bed cover that can also remove the panels if you need the full bed space.
I wish they made bed covers like the ones on the Chevrolet Avalanche.
They make a BAKFlip hard folding cover
I have a 2017 Tundra. The biggest issue with tonneau covers the inability to install bed racks either because the rack verticle rack supports are angled, so tonneau covers like BakFlip can't open, or because for rolling racks, the rack on the bed side covers the mounting holes. Does this rack cover the mounting holes or hinder adding an overbed rack system?
Dude get some anchors & drill the rack in place, come on now.
Zak Moore the best truck bed rack and truck bed cover combination is the Retrax XR and the Yakima overhaul HD. You can see a video of the Tundra with both installed here:
ua-cam.com/video/8vGsHjPej_I/v-deo.html
The rack integrated rail system allows you to add rack accessories and eye-bolts so you can tie items down by sliding the rings. The Retrax XR cover starts at $1399. The Yakima truck bed racks range from $700-$1000. You’ll like the ability to adjust the overhaul HD to different height levels. It’s a heavy duty off-road truck bed rack. Very well built design
Let me know if you want me to send you pricing. We are a local shop in Arizona but we offer free shipping to most areas.
Zak Moore hey zak, did you check out the Yakima truck bed racks? What setup you have right now on your 2017 Tundra
I am interested in knowing if I can use this and still haul several motocross motorcycles in bed of truck. Will it still have access to fit motorcycles in bed when retracted, or does it need to be removed. If it needs to be removed, is that an easy process?
You would be better getting a hard roll up cover or hard folding cover. Let me know if you are still interested in getting it?
@@TruckAccessoriesPlus I need a roll up bed cover for my 2002 Chevy dually 8ft bed. Do you have a roll up bed cover to fit it?
Hi, would you have the weight of each product?
Hi, did you already purchase a truck bed cover or do you still need this information?
@@TruckAccessoriesPlus
Yes i did, but i and others would still like the info, if possible..
Thanks
I had the roll n lock brand . The cover itself was good quality was good but the HUGE downside and the reason why I sold mine was at highway speeds it would make a rattling noise.
it is not good when you hear a cover make any noise. What truck bed cover do you have right now?
@@TruckAccessoriesPlus you weren’t asking me, but my Ford hard roll never made noise. Unfortunately after breaking several plastic ends(bad windstorm at 80+MPH) it no longer functions. Considering how bad the wind was, I don’t blame the cover. Vehicles were pulling over. I went from averaging 23mpg to 11-16mpg and that was a cross wind, not head on.
Do these systems make it possible to also have a bed rack installed? Or would these systems remove that capability?
Thomas Fayet you can do the Retrax XR which works with Yakima truck bed racks ua-cam.com/video/w-xa3SKAsPs/v-deo.html
Hi Thomas, did you already get a truck bed cover installed? Let me know if you are still interested in getting a bed rack too . What truck do you have ?
The retrax xr series works with Yakima, Thule and rhino accessories. The tracks are integrated into the side rails. If you are planning on camping, using it for ladder rack, bike racks or any other type of rack system the retracts is hands down the winter for this category. Some manufacturers let you add a rack as long as your rails have enough space to fit where the holes are, but that would be an add-on and not all of them are compatible with that. The retrax has the tracks built in, so you can take different racks on and off and interchange them as you please.
@@Marco-fi6gv Unless you own a honda. Was told the retrax xr series couldn't be done for a ridgeline due to safety issues...
Great value. Great looks.
My Retrax cover (not aluminum) has cracks (tears) in a few places. Of course after the three year warranty. Is there a patch kit? or does the whole thing need to be replaced.
Have you contacted Retrax.com customer service about it yet/
Do you have for 6 feet bed
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Hmm would that middle roll n lock one work on a 8 ft truck bed or can one be ordered to fit it
It could work but the best brand for your truck would be retrax retractable covers. What is the year/model of your truck ?
@@TruckAccessoriesPlus mine is a 99 dodge 1500 but it isn't for mine it would be for a future project truck when I get good amount of money saved up
I NEED THAT FOR MY FORD RANGER 2017 XLT 2.2 HOW MUCH AND HOW TO ORDER,,
Hey Victor,
Did you already get a truck bed cover? They do not have 2017 Ranger only 1982-2011 or 2019 ranger. What kind of truck do you have?
They never stopped making the Ranger in South America.
WHY ARE YOU YELLING?
Does roll n lock work with multi pro tailgate
Groot it does not have the tailgate part installed it works with multi pro tailgate
hilox toyota 2021? pak
I would avoid purchasing a RollnLock Tonneau Cover. They have poor customer service. I would recommend a Retrax Pro Series Tonneau Cover.
Still can’t decide
GATOR
Look also at Peragon
So are the covers waterproof or no?
We can not claim they are waterproof. However, each truck bed cover is custom fit. What kind of truck do you have?
Mine leaks. Items in the bed will get wet.
@@M2Cran which do you have
@@jasonsechrist1 RetraxPro. It leaks some along the rails. Sounds like all of these hard roll up types do.
I’ve got a Roll-N-Lock and it leaks pretty bad.
How much weight can you put on top of the roll n lock?
It can support 200lb. It is not meant to hold that much weight on top. The retrax pro mx aluminum cover supports 500lb on top
Will the roll n lock still work if I switch out my factory tailgate with a fifth wheel tailgate?
Al Traynor, EA this nigga
Al Traynor,EA You can't be serious in asking that question how could it?
@@robertbutler8004 For when the trailer is not connected it would be nice to close the bed.
Retrax is better material . Roll n Lock the top discolors and fades in AZ sun 🌞
Just got the Roll n Lock, they have options. I agree with your point tho. I had a Pace Edwards with vinyl material and it faded in 4 yrs. So I just purchased the Roll n Lock ALL ALUMINUM cover and happy.
But you showed that both locks at any point where it stops...then you proceed to say only the retrax stops...
The roll n lock does stop... They have like 4 or 5 stopping points, I know this because I had one on my last pickup.... What I got from the video is the retrax stops ANYWHERE you want it too, which is not the case on the roll n lock! 👍
Loved my RnL btw!
Can you stand on any of these?
Did you listen to the video?... Do you wuegh over 500 pounds?
@@DirtNassty , that is weight covering the whole cover, not just a small footprint.
I like my undercover flex.
Roll n lock suck the retractactor eventually goes bad & your screwed basically garbage!!!
The first one is b******* somebody broke into my truck just by standing up on the back
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